scholarly journals The Development of Tourism at Military-Historical Structures and Sites – A Case Study of the Building Complexes of Project Riese in the Owl Mountains

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Stach ◽  
Aneta Pawłowska ◽  
Łukasz Matoga
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Concentration Camp ◽  
Inventory Analysis ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Historical Structures ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Tourism Services

Abstract Introduction. During WWII, the Owl Mountains were the site of a large-scale military investment codenamed Riese. This project called for the construction of underground passages using concentration camp prisoners as laborers. Material and methods. On the basis of terrain inventory, analysis was conducted of the tourism management of six military-historical complexes of Project Riese and their environs. Tourists were polled to determine how attractive they found one of these - the Rzeczka complex - as a tourist destination. Results. The results obtained in the study led to the conclusion that the complexes' infrastructure and tourist attractions meet the needs of tourist activity in the area. In the case of the municipalities where complexes are located, it was determined that they are not being adequately developed. Conclusions. At present, the Project Riese complexes are seeing the development of various forms of tourism. An important problem with the development of tourism there is the conflict between the need to protect the environment and cultural heritage and the development of commercial and recreational tourism services.

Revisiting Tourism Destination Image: A Holistic Measurement Framework Using Big Data

2021 ◽  
pp. 004728752110247
Author(s):  
Vinh Bui ◽  
Ali Reza Alaei ◽  
Huy Quan Vu ◽  
Gang Li ◽  
Rob Law
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Computational Framework ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Measurement Framework ◽  
Compare And Contrast

Understanding and being able to measure, analyze, compare, and contrast the image of a tourism destination, also known as tourism destination image (TDI), is critical in tourism management and destination marketing. Although various methodologies have been developed, a consistent, reliable, and scalable method for measuring TDI is still unavailable. This study aims to address the challenge by proposing a framework for a holistic measure of TDI in four dimensions, including popularity, sentiment, time, and location. A structural model for TDI measurement that covers various aspects of a tourism destination is developed. TDI is then measured by a comprehensive computational framework that can analyze complex textual and visual data on a large scale. A case study using more than 30,000 images, and 10,000 comments in relation to three tourism destinations in Australia demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed framework.

scholarly journals Las tejedoras mayas de Guatemala: un proceso activo para la salvaguardia de su patrimonio cultural inmaterial

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 93-109
Author(s):  
Marta Salvador i Almela ◽  
Núria Abellan Calvet
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Role Of Women

Currently, many are the phenomena that occur around intangible cultural heritage (ICH), related to its politics and legacy. With a critical analysis perspective, this article aims to describe the processes of patrimonialisation, commodification, and touristification of ICH, especially of the Guatemalan Mayan fabrics. The ongoing movement of Guatemalan weavers to protect and vindicate the cultural value of this art brings to light the role of different actors that intervene in intangible cultural heritage and, of greater relevance, indigenous communities. The following analysis framework on the diverse conceptualisations of heritage, authenticity, commodification and touristification allows for a deeper understanding of the Mayan weavers’ situation. The methodology used in this article consists on a case study, through which the following main conclusions arise: the lack of protection of ICH of this case study given the complex definitions and categorisations; the need to identify the consequences of commodification and touristification of ancestral tapestries, highlighting the importance of tourism management from the communities; and, finally, the key role of women as transmitters and protectors of ICH, who have headed a process of movement and empowerment.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Tourism Destination: A Case Study in Ha Tien City, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 70-80
Author(s):  
Da Van Huynh ◽  
Hang Thi Thuy Tran ◽  
Trieu Quang Pham ◽  
Xuan Thanh Duong ◽  
Dong Trung Pham
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Rational Choice ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Landscape Factors ◽  
Tourism Services

On the basis of theories of tourism, services, rational choice theory and previous empirical studies, the study proposes a research framework including 6 factors affecting tourists’ decisions when choosing Ha Tien as a destination to visit. The research sample was carried out by surveying by questionnaire with 100 tourists who visited Ha Tien City. Evaluation of the reliability of the scales shows that the destination information factor has not yet ensured the reliability of the scale. Regression analysis shows that there are 3 out of 6 independent factors that most influence tourists’ decision to choose when choosing Ha Tien as a tourist destination. In which, environmental and landscape factors have the most influence on tourists’ decision to choose Ha Tien as a destination. As a result, the article proposes some solutions to contribute to attracting more and more tourists to Ha Tien City.

Kicking the Crusaders out of the Caucasus: Deconstructing the 200-Year-Old Meme that the Khevsurs Descended from a Lost Band of Medieval Knights

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Cultural Appropriation ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Caucasus ◽  
Early 19Th Century ◽  
Internet Discussion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Newspaper Articles

Abstract The region of Khevsureti in Georgia is the historic home of a group of Kartvelian highlanders known as Khevsurs. As Khevsureti’s popularity as a mountain tourist destination has grown, so too has the popularity of an old story that asserts the Khevsurs are the descendants of a lost band of Crusaders. For 200 years, this meme has manifested itself in books about the region, newspaper articles, the work of a few scholars, and now much Internet discussion. The growing collection of cases has created the illusion of an unconsolidated quantity of evidence and many commentators have since taken the story to be a credible theory or actual legend. A systematic deconstruction and analysis of this story shows how this set of details initially formed, grew, and spread based on a few unreliable accounts in circulation beginning in the early 19th century. This article offers a case study of how such memes form and propagate; it provides an additional example of a Western tendency to romanticize and project elements of their own ethnicities into the Caucasus; and it examines this false history in terms of cultural appropriation and the relationship between ethnicity and narrative, adding to the literature on invented histories and pseudoarchaeology. Finally, this careful deconstruction and repudiation will help remove this story from serious discussions of cultural heritage in Khevsureti and show how historical memes and popular examples of pseudoarcheology spread and capture imaginations.

scholarly journals The Architecture, Conservation History, and Future of the Armenian Church of Famagusta, Cyprus

Chronos ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 7-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan Langdale ◽  
Michael J. K. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
The Other ◽  
Historical Structures ◽  
Conservation History ◽  
The City ◽  
Historical Centre ◽  
Future Plans

The medieval Armenian church of Famagusta, Cyprus, lying in the northwestern or Syrian quarter of the city (Fig. 1), provides a case study through which to raise issues concerning the historical conservation of Famagusta's cultural heritage.2 This article surveys aspects of the building's history, its conservation record, and proposes how it might play a role in any future plans to vitalize the historical centre of the city. The structure may, if utilized in concert with the other historical structures of Famagusta, function to contribute to the rejuvenation of this medieval walled town (Doratli et al. 2007:65-88).

scholarly journals Tourist Perception of Tourism Service Satisfaction (Case Study: Pantai Kelapa Forest Tourism in Tuban)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Hendra Suwardana ◽  
Miftachul Munir ◽  
Muhammad Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Data Reduction ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Tourism Services

Pantai Kelapa forest tourism is one of the marine tourism objects in Tuban Regency which is quite well known  outside  the  region.  Pantai  Kelapa  has  several  rides  that  are  not  in ferior  when  compared  to  other beaches on the coast of Tuban. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics  of  tourists,  facilities,  services,  objects,  accessibility,  the  development  of  tourist  attractions  in  Pantai  Kelapa based on tourist  responses. The method used is descriptive qualitative, namely research that  describes,  summarizes  various  problems,  then  draws  to  the  surface  as  a  feature  or  description  of  certain   conditions,   situations   or   variables.   Data   collection   techniques   include   dat a   primary  (observation,  interview,  documentation)  and  secondary  data  (study  literature).techniques  analysis  covering  data  reduction  (data  reduction),  display  data  presentation),  (data  conclusion  drawing  (inference).  The  results  showed  that  the  tourists  're sponses  to  the  satisfaction  of  Pantai  Kelapa  tourism services, the satisfaction of Pantai Kelapa tourism services, were good. It was seen from the  respondents' answers strongly agree with 51% and 54% agree on the variables questionnaire given.  So from the  responses given by respondents, it can be concluded that the quality of service to tourists  is good. By doing this research, it is hoped that it can provide recommendations for the development  of rides according to the needs of tourists to increase tourist attractiveness and maintain naturalness  in  the  Pantai  Kelapa  tourism  area  so  that  tourist  satisfaction  with  services  in  Pantai  Kelapa  tourism  increases.  

scholarly journals Destination in the Southern Part of Iloilo, Philippines

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma. Rhona J. Pelasol ◽  
Michelle Anne T. Tayoba ◽  
Elna Mondero ◽  
Khristy Jugado ◽  
Christopher Lahaylahay
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Underground River

The Philippines is endowed with abundant natural tourist attractions. One of the provinces in the Philippines is Iloilo wherein the town of Igbaras can be found. Igbaras is considered as one of the leading tourist destinations in the province due to its bountiful hidden attractions. Igcabugao is home to Igbaras’ several beauty spots such as Igcabugao Cave, Lapusan Cave, with an underground river, and Guiritsan Falls. This study was conducted to determine the potential of Igcabugao as a tourist destination in the southern part of Iloilo. Videos and pictures of Igcabugao were used by the researchers in focused group discussion conducted among tourism students of the different colleges and universities in Iloilo City. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to analyze the findings of the study. Findings revealed that Igcabugao have a lot of natural attractions that it could be developed as a potential tourist destination. It concluded that Igcabugao has the elements of a successful tourist destination. The cooperation of residents, local government and the tourism sector is a key to plan for and develop Igcabugao as a tourist destination. Recommendations, among others, were centered on the drafting of a Sustainable Tourism Development Plan for Igcabugao. Keywords - Tourist destination, tourism management, Guiritsan Falls, Igcabugao Cave, Lapusan Cave

scholarly journals The Cultural Tourism and Flamenco

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Lucía García-García ◽  
Guzmán Antonio Muñoz-Fernández ◽  
José Miguel Valverde-Roda ◽  
Antonio Menor-Campos
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Intangible Heritage ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
The World ◽  
Tourism Motivation ◽  
Motivating Factor

Flamenco is a living art that excites and awakens the senses of those who witness such a dance, singing and guitar show. It is a way of expressing feelings. Flamenco was considered a world intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO and is a part of the identity and culture of Andalucía, place where it originated. Flamenco is a symbol of Spanish culture around the world. In addition, it has been discovered that there is a typology of flamenco tourists whose motivation is related to the search of experience and authenticity in the tourist destination. A search of published scientific articles on emotional tourism, motivation and flamenco has been conducted using three databases: Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar. Flamenco is an art that transmits passion in each of its three components: song, dance and music. Therefore, tourism management of the sites where flamenco is part of its identity must bet on its development and potential as a motivating factor to travel, bringing the emotion to the tourist, which consists not only in perceiving it, but also in experiencing it, living it. We conclude that Flamenco as a living art forms an essential part of Spain’s cultural heritage and becomes an important tourist factor to cover the experiential needs of tourists.

scholarly journals The Cultural Tourism and Flamenco

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Lucía García-García ◽  
Guzmán Antonio Muñoz-Fernández ◽  
José Miguel Valverde-Roda ◽  
Antonio Menor-Campos
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Intangible Heritage ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
The World ◽  
Tourism Motivation ◽  
Motivating Factor

Flamenco is a living art that excites and awakens the senses of those who witness such a dance, singing and guitar show. It is a way of expressing feelings. Flamenco was considered a world intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO and is a part of the identity and culture of Andalucía, place where it originated. Flamenco is a symbol of Spanish culture around the world. In addition, it has been discovered that there is a typology of flamenco tourists whose motivation is related to the search of experience and authenticity in the tourist destination. A search of published scientific articles on emotional tourism, motivation and flamenco has been conducted using three databases: Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar. Flamenco is an art that transmits passion in each of its three components: song, dance and music. Therefore, tourism management of the sites where flamenco is part of its identity must bet on its development and potential as a motivating factor to travel, bringing the emotion to the tourist, which consists not only in perceiving it, but also in experiencing it, living it. We conclude that Flamenco as a living art forms an essential part of Spain’s cultural heritage and becomes an important tourist factor to cover the experiential needs of tourists.

scholarly journals Improving the tourist destination image with intangible cultural heritage: Montenegro as a case study

Ekonomika ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Andriela Vitic-Cetkovic ◽  
Bojan Krstic ◽  
Ivona Jovanovic
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Tourist Destination
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